Tiffani Jackson

Kind of, but not really. There isn't a LASIK vision correction available for near vision; because near vision to an extent comes from the lens inside the eye ability to physically adjust to focus for near. LASIK surgery is focused on the front part of the eye - the cornea. However, if you have cataracts and are due for cataract surgery, then you would have the option to get a multifocal lens implant that can aid in near vision correction. Kindest regards, Tiffani B. Jackson, OD

Yes, you can absolutely wear contact lenses for myopia! Kindest regards, Tiffani B. Jackson, OD

I would recommend a preservative free/non-preservative eyedrop. Available in many brands and typically in the little individual vials. Kindest regards, Tiffani B. Jackson, OD

That is a very good question. The prescription decreasing overall (showing less minus prescription compared to previous) is called a hyperopic shift. That type of change can be considered typical and normal for a 60yo, due to the need for more ADD power in the reading prescription (bifocal/progressive); where the distance prescription seems to improve or become less minus. Some other causes for change would be fluctuating blood sugar/diabetes, or even the early start of cataracts that aren't quite affecting vision yet (where your vision is just adjusting by changing the prescription that you need). But if your overall health is fine, per evaluation by your primary care physician, then there is no need for concern being that it is a normal and somewhat expected change in vision due to normal aging changes.

Pink eye, also known as Conjunctivitis, can be caused by quite a few things. The most common suspects would be bacterial infection, viral infection and allergy. We typically treat depending on the underlying cause. Bacterial - antibiotics Viral - can be self limiting or prescribed antivirals, depending Allergy - allergy eyedrops For at home treatment - applying a cool compress and using over the counter preservative free artificial tears, may help with comfort. As always, make sure you follow up with your eyecare provider if you have any symptoms or problems with your eyes. Kindest, Tiffani B. Jackson, OD

Yes, of course you can. If you have one eye that already sees great without prescription and the other eye sees blurred due to having some prescription, then LASIK on one eye is reasonable. Kindest, Tiffani B. Jackson, OD

No, your eye should not hurt after wearing contacts. If it does, you should dispose of contact lens and follow up with your eyecare provider, discontinuing use in the meantime. Pain or discomfort that occur when wearing contact lenses could be due to a number of possibilities such as: tight fitting contact lens, defect on cornea, or the start of an infection or complication due to misuse of contact lens. Kindest, Tiffani B. Jackson, OD

Of course you can! Depending on the amount in the prescription, full time wear may be required. Kindest, Tiffani B. Jackson, OD

It is very important to change your contact lenses based on the type of lens you wear. This means that if the contact lens has been opened out of the package and is being used, you must discard at the appropriate time frame, no matter how many times you've used your lenses. Example: if you wear a monthly disposable lens but only wear it on the weekends, then after 30 days from the time you opened out the package, the contact lens still needs to be thrown away and changed to a new lens. It is never appropriate to ration your contact lenses after they have been opened. Contact lenses are a medical device inserted into the eye. You run the risk of developing infection, ulcers and things that can lead to pain and blindness if you mishandle and misuse yoir contact lenses. Time frames to keep in mind: - Monthly disposable lens: discard after 30 days (removing from eye daily and storing in appropriate solution each day). - Bi-weekly disposable lens: discard after 2 weeks/14 days (removing from eye daily and storing in appropriate solution each day). - Daily disposable lens: discard daily and switch to new unopened lens. Kindest, Tiffani B. Jackson, OD

Good question. To start, computer vision syndrome is not a medical diagnosis. It's really just a combination of symptoms (eyestrain, dryness, headache and discomfort, etc) resulting in feeling visual fatigue while using an electronic device. Symptoms should improve with limiting screen time and actively giving your eyes a break/rest from near activities. So to answer, symptoms may remain as long as there is overuse of digital devices. Blue light filter glasses along with night mode and constant breaks in between use should help with overall visual comfort. Kindest, Tiffani B. Jackson, OD

Yes and it depends. For some people, if they have allergies or dry eyes then type of contact lens (CL) or frequency of wear is something to consider. If you have certain corneal conditions or are prone to infections then CLs might not be an option for you. If it comes down to just being afraid to put a CL in your eye, then that's natural and takes time and patience. When getting your CL exam, your eye doctor will look at the health and condition of your cornea (the front surface of your eye) to determine if CLs are a good choice for you. Kindest, Tiffani B. Jackson, OD

Yes, it is fine as long as the contact lens prescription is up to date and that specific brand has been verified by your eye doctor. The reason being is that when we are prescribing contact lenses, we are looking at how that specific brand fits on your eye. We prescribe the brand that works best for you- depending on the comfort, vision, and overall health of your eye. Kindest, Tiffani B. Jackson, OD

As far as considering corrective eye treatments, it all depends on overall candidacy for type of treatment; in regards to eye health, particular anatomy of the cornea, and how much prescription is needed to be corrected. As far as non-invasive options: contact lenses would be the best option to consider at this time. Although, Corneal reshaping technology (CRT) where temporary reduction in near-sighted prescription maintained nightly in a specially manufactured contact lens could be considered as a plausible option as well, but again it really depends on cadidacy. Kindest, Tiffani B. Jackson, OD

Reading glasses for near work would be recommended to enhance vision as needed. Right around age 40 everyone typically will come upon the need for reading glasses. Some individuals may need them sooner and some may need them later or not at all, depending on their overall glasses prescription and needs. This is called Presbyopia - the reduction in near vision due to the natural aging changes with the lens in the eye. If you find yourself wearing your reading glasses all the time, even to see at distance, then this usually means you may require a prescription for distance as well. Kindest, Tiffani B. Jackson, OD